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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Search for the Father, The Family.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would Jacques learn more about his father?
(a) From his mother.
(b) He would have to research the man on his own.
(c) From his grandmother.
(d) From his uncle.

2. How did Jacques feel about being on a boat?
(a) He worried about drowning.
(b) He thought it was fine, but preferred trains.
(c) He loved the sound and feel of being on a boat.
(d) He always got sea sick.

3. Where did the boys sneak away to in the summer?
(a) The stables.
(b) The beach.
(c) The market.
(d) The ball field.

4. How does Malan describe Jacques?
(a) Shy.
(b) Hard-working.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Pushy.

5. How did Jacques feel when the evening came?
(a) He knew that he would be back as soon as possible.
(b) He knew in his heart that he had to bring his mother there.
(c) He wasn't ready to leave the grave.
(d) He wanted to get as far away as possible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the traveler?

2. Why did Malan help Jacques at the beginning of their friendship?

3. How did Jacques' discovery about his father change his feelings toward him?

4. What is one of Malan's faults according to Jacques?

5. What was Jacques' job at the theater?

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